Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee chairman Najam Sethi gave a clear message to Indian media that Pakistan would not visit India for the World Cup if India do not come to Pakistan or do not accept the hybrid model.
PCB had suggested a hybrid model to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) that Pakistan and other teams would play their message in Pakistan but India would play their matches at the neutral venue.
Najam Sethi said that Pakistan are the No.2 ranked ODI team and were also the top ranked team for two days. So the mega event cannot be held without Pakistan.
He said that Sri Lanka and others did not have problem with the hybrid model initially but now even if Sri Lanka have issues, it is because they want to host the issue at home.
Sethi said that majority’s opinion should matter so the hybrid model should be accepted and others should come to Pakistan.
He also told that when Jay Shah had asked during ACC meeting if anyone has problem with hybrid model but no one had said anything.
Najam Sethi also said that broadcasting can also be done by locals broadcasters of Pakistan if there is issue of logistics.
He said that Sri Lankan had reservations over Asia Cup being held in UAE in August-September but events were held in UAE in these months before too.
He said that security was not an issue at all and they would discuss the other venue for the hybrid format in the next meeting.
